Doncaster Knights: ‘We could be catching Rotherham Titans at a good time’ - Colin Quigley

Colin Quigley

Steve Hossack

Published:18:00Wednesday 06 September 2017

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Doncaster Knights prop Colin Quigley is just one of a number of former Rotherham players set to face their old club in Saturday’s Championship derby at Castle Park.

But few, if anyone, will be relishing the eagerly-awaited game more than Quigley - a fans' favourite at both clubs.

“The games against Rotherham are always the first I look out for when the fixtures come out,” he said.

“I was there (at Rotherham) for three years and I had a good relationship with the fans.

“I’ve had have a drink with them after the games since I’ve been at Doncaster and they enjoy their rugby.

“I also still go to watch Rotherham at home when we are playing on different days.”

Knights completed a league double over their nearest neighbours last season and only the fact that there was no relegation following the demise of London Welsh saved Titans from the drop after finishing bottom.

“They had a lot of problems with injuries last season and if you don’t have a big squad, as is the case with a lot of Championship clubs, you are going to struggle,” he said.

“Although Knights is obviously my priority now, I was pleased they stayed up.”

Looking ahead to Saturday’s game Quigley said: “They’ve made a lot of changes – we’ve signed several of last season’s side – and they’ve got a new coach and director of rugby.

“It may take them a few games to gel, and we could be catching them at a good time, but I think they’ll be stronger than last season.

“I think they’ll be a threat at the set-pieces and I think they’ll look to play a bit as well.

“Even though they lost on Sunday I’m expecting it to be tough because when it’s a derby everyone seems to get up for it a bit more.